Screening for Retinopathy of Prematurity in Türkiye
Author Information
Author(s): Emine Kaya Güner, Duygu İnci Bozbiyik
Primary Institution: University of Health Sciences, Tepecik Research and Training Hospital, İzmir, Turkiye
Hypothesis
The study aimed to evaluate whether updated screening criteria for retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) are beneficial in detecting severe cases.
Conclusion
The updated guidelines support the necessity of increasing the upper limit for gestational age in ROP screening.
Supporting Evidence
- More cases of ROP were detected after the guideline update.
- The need for treatment decreased after the update.
- One infant needing treatment was identified who was not included in the previous screening criteria.
- Statistically significant differences were found in ROP development based on gestational age and birth weight.
Takeaway
Doctors checked many premature babies for eye problems, and the new rules helped find more cases that needed treatment.
Methodology
The study retrospectively examined medical records of infants screened for ROP before and after the guideline update.
Limitations
The study is limited by its retrospective design and being conducted at a single center.
Participant Demographics
The study included 693 infants, with a mix of male and female participants.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.0001
Statistical Significance
p<0.0001
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